May 02, 1934 - June 06, 2021
Iola M. Jochim, 87, of Lodi, died on June 6, 2021. She was born May 2, 1934, in McLaughlin, SD.
Iola married Peter Jochim on June 30, 1953, at St. Philomeno Catholic Church. She spent her younger years as a surgical nurse's aide.
Iola was a member of the Emanuel Lutheran Church, Tokay Stitch n' Quilt Guild and Lodi Moose Lodge No. 634. She enjoyed quilting, playing cards with her friends, gambling and family gatherings.
She is survived by her children, Pamela Jochim of Lodi, Gwen Lane of Lockeford, Lonna Hittle (Robert) of Lodi and Ariel Jochim of Lodi; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and five siblings.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Peter Jochim; daughter, Trila Nielsen; parents, Emil and Kathyrn Hertel; son-in-law, Dusty Lane; son-in-law, Karl Nielsen; and five siblings.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 15 at 10 a.m. at Cherokee Memorial Park located at 14165 N. Beckman Road in the Vineyard Chapel with a Committal Service to follow.
Visitation will be held at Cherokee Memorial Funeral home located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, Ca from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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